Aeros Reassign Broda to Bakersfield; Zingoni Signs in Germany
Published on January 20, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON --- Houston Aeros General Manager Jim Mill today announced that forward Joel Broda has been reassigned by the American Hockey League (AHL) club to the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL and that forward Peter Zingoni has signed a contract to play in the German Elite League (DEL).
Broda, 21 (11/24/89), appeared in 20 games for the Aeros this season and posted seven points (5-2-7) along with 16 penalty minutes (PIM). The 6-foot-1, 205-pound native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, had points (1-1-2) in two straight from Oct. 24-29 and also scored twice, including his first pro goal, on Oct. 9. Broda posted seven points (2-5-7) in five games with Bakersfield, including one game-winning goal and a plus-4 rating. The first-year pro was signed as a free agent by Minnesota after a standout career in the Western Hockey League (WHL), including a 73-point (39+34=73) campaign in 2009-10 with the Calgary Hitmen.
Zingoni, 29 (4/28/81), played in five games with the Aeros this season, making his season debut on Dec. 4 after missing the first 25 games with an injury. He also appeared in eight games with Bakersfield, registering 12 points (7-5-12) and a plus-3 rating and five power play goals. Zingoni was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the eighth round (232nd overall) of the 2000 NHL Draft and turned pro in 2004 after four seasons at Providence College (Hockey East).
The Aeros are challenging for the No. 1 spot in the AHL ¬â¢s Western Conference as they begin a three-in-three stretch this Friday with a home game against the Texas Stars at 7:35 p.m. Call 713-974-7825 (PUCK) for more information on Aeros tickets and other promotions.
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